Athletic Academic Mentor - Non-Student

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a part-time academic mentor to assist student-athletes in their coursework. You will meet weekly with mentees for one-hour sessions to foster academic independence and self-regulated learning, while ensuring compliance with UGA, SEC, and NCAA rules.

Duties include tutoring in assigned subjects, documenting sessions, attending trainings, and coordinating with other support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring student-athletes.
• Weekly meetings with mentees are required.
• Familiarity with NCAA rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring to student-athletes in assigned subjects.
• Assist students in improving academic achievement in weekly meetings that clarify concepts and study skills.
• File reports on sessions and follow departmental policies.
• Attend mandatory trainings.
• Communicate with student’s other support staff team members.

Skills

Tutoring

Academic mentoring

Communication

Time management

Job description

Position Summary

Assist student-athletes in their academic endeavors by providing supplemental support. This part-time position requires academic mentors to meet with student-athletes weekly during regularly scheduled sessions to foster academic independence and encourage self-regulated learning. Pay is $15 per 1-hour mentor session.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small group tutoring to student‑athletes in assigned subjects within the scope of UGA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations – 40% of time.
• Assist students in improving academic achievement in weekly meetings that clarify concepts, enhance study skills, and review class materials within the scope of UGA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations – 40% of time.
• File reports on sessions and follow all departmental policies – 10% of time.
• Attend mandatory trainings – 5% of time.
• Communicate with student’s other support staff team members – 5% of time.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• Driving is a requirement of this position.
• Position is not a Position of Trust and has no control of financial resources.
• No direct interaction or care of children under 18 and no direct patient care.
• No security access.

Additional Information

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area.

Employment Type: Employee, FLSA Non‑Exempt, 0.375 FTE.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks), and if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).